{"id":500688,"date":"2026-04-30T20:03:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=500688"},"modified":"2026-04-30T23:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T23:26:18","slug":"player-ratings-major-disappointment-cruelled-maroons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=500688","title":{"rendered":"Player ratings: 'Major disappointment' cruelled Maroons"},"content":{"rendered":"

NSW<\/a> are now one step closer to retaining the State of Origin<\/a> shield after a nail-biting 11-6 victory<\/a> at McDonald Jones Stadium.<\/p>\n

The Maroons<\/a> led at half-time but the Blues were able to mount a comeback to put themselves 1-0 up in the series. \ufeff<\/p>\n

Jesse Southwell's field goal put NSW ahead late in the match before Jess Sergis' try sealed the result.<\/p>\n

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Here's how Wide World of Sports rates the performances of each player from the Blues and Maroons.\ufeff<\/p>\n

NSW \ufeffBlues<\/h3>\n

1. Abbi Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not her best game, making just 70 running metres and coming up with the mistake that led to Queensland's sole try.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Jaime Chapman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queensland gave her few chances in attack but her pace still caused the Maroons a few problems when she got room to move.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3. Jess Sergis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Got few chances with the ball but nailed the big one in the last 10 seconds with a powerful burst to the tryline to seal the win.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Isabelle Kelly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite suffering a foot injury, made a mammoth 215 running metres, the most of any player on the field.<\/p>\n

Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Blues<\/p>\n

5. Jayme Fressard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Didn't see much ball on the wing in the first half \u2026 so moved to prop where she used her muscle to hurt the Maroons.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Jocelyn Kelleher<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not prominent in attack but pulled off the tackle of the night to the delight of the crowd.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Jesse Southwell<\/strong><\/p>\n

A mixed bag from the Blues general – didn't take on the line much or feed her outside backs but kicked well, including the decisive field goal.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Southwell\u00a0nails<\/p>\n

8. Millie Elliott<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seven months after having a baby, handed in a strong display for the Blues up front.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Keeley Nizza<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distributed well but didn't run from dummy-half enough . Two runs for six metres.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Ellie Johnston<\/strong><\/p>\n

The front-rower made her presence felt up the middle, barging over for the try that put the Blues back in the game after a sluggish first half.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Blues<\/p>\n

11. Tiana Penitani Gray<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worked hard all night and came up with a big try assist for Sergis in the final seconds.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

12. Yasmin Meakes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Topped the Blues tackle count and made a couple of damaging runs as well.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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13. Olivia Kernick<\/strong><\/p>\n

Played a crucial role at lock, holding the middle together in defence and grinding out 160 run metres.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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14. Olivia Higgins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Her smart work close to the tryline led to Johnston's vital try that turned the tide in the Blues' favour.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

15. Kennedy Cherrington<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strong off the bench, bringing her energy and enthusiasm to lift the Blues when they needed it.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

16. Kezie Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n

The veteran showed some nice touches when she got her chance, using her experience to good effect.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

17. Teagan Berry<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues' debutant got 20 minutes in the second half and will be better for the experience.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Southwell's<\/p>\n

Queensland Maroons\ufeff<\/h3>\n

1. Tamika Upton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Had some problems with her handling under the high ball but still the most dangerous player on the field. Was well marked by the Blues.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Julia Robinson<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Maroons' leading ground-gainer with 200 metres, running her team out of trouble time and again.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3. Rory Owen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Struggled to get into the game in attack with just six runs for 47 metres.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

18. Ivana Lolesio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was given a chance in the starting side but had little impact against the strong NSW outside backs.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Phoenix-Raine Hippi<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 19-year-old debutant showed she has a long Origin career ahead of her with a classy attacking display.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Chantay Kiria-Ratu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Didn't take on the line enough with just four runs for little yardage in 70 minutes.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Lauren Brown<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Maroons general was a major disappointment, making a mere two runs for 13 metres. Needs to be more prominent in game two in a fortnight.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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8. Makenzie Weale<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rating: 0<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Jada Ferguson<\/strong><\/p>\n

A busy performance from the Maroons hooker, topping the tackle count and getting her team moving forward from dummy-half.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Jessika Elliston<\/strong><\/p>\n

Led the Maroons pack with 150 run metres in an impressive display in the trenches.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Sienna Lofipo<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of Queensland's best, especially in defence, where she stung the Blues with some of her big hits.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

12. Romy Teitzel<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues marked the Maroons danger forward very closely, restricting her to five runs for limited effect.<\/p>\n

Rating: 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

13. Keilee Joseph<\/strong><\/p>\n

Her work-rate in defence was inspirational until a bad head knock 11 minutes from the finish brought her night to an early end.<\/p>\n

Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Awful<\/p>\n

4. Shenae Ciesiolka<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relegated to the bench, she took the setback well, coming up with a big effort when she got her chance.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

14. Emma Manzelmann<\/strong><\/p>\n

Made the most of her 20-minute stint at dummy-half, getting the Maroons going forward.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

15. Otesa Pule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Found herself on the field after one tackle and shone, scoring the Maroons' lone try and running for over 100 metres.<\/p>\n

Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Maroons<\/p>\n

16. Chelsea Lenarduzzi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strong off the bench and may find herself back in the starting side in a fortnight for the crucial second game.<\/p>\n

Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

19. Destiny Brill<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Maroons' 18th woman came on late but produced a key play, charging down a field goal shot late in the game.<\/p>\n

Rating: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Terrible luck. Smashed by the Blues from the kick-off<\/a>, her head hitting the ground hard and took no further part in the game.<\/p>\n